Somebody got greedy. This doctor joined a new medical group called MDVIP starting 1/1/25. In order…read moreto continue seeing him, you would have to pay a membership fee of $2k+ a year. Yes, even if you have insurance and all the benefits in there are covered, this is a "membership fee". Wow! Never thought he'd make a decision like this. Time to say goodbye.

Dr.kuo I've been seeing you for years. Now i can't because i don't want to pay you 2500 a year x 4…read morefor my whole family that sees you. Horse shit ! Your a great doctor, but this new vip crap is a stupid career move. Well now i need to find another doctor ,good luck

I could not be more pleased with Dr. Paley. He is deeply empathetic. He also runs his office very…read moreefficiently -- minimal wait times, quick response to test results, good use of telehealth systems. He uses referrals to specialists but only after he does his own research. I am so glad I found him when I moved here 4 years ago.

My husband and I have been patients of Adam Paley for decades. He listens during office visits, and…read moreprescribes tests and medication as needed, but always gives me the option to go the route of less intervention rather than more. My father was a physician so I know good medical care when I see it, and Dr. Paley provides excellent primary medical care. It is true that calls to the office may not be returned the same day, but if you contact the office through the on-line patient portal, you almost always get a same-day response. As for the complaint that Dr. Paley pushed the COVID vaccine, medical science has shown that the risk of serious complications or death from COVID is astronomically higher than complications or death from the vaccine. He is following medical science and protocols in advocating that a patient reduce risk by getting vaccinated. But the choice is still the patient's.

Dr. Arakaki is truly an old style doctor who really takes the time to listen to you and who cares…read moreabout your health. She lays out all the options available for care and doesn't pull any punches. She is happy to refer to specialists when needed. Her office is very homey and even has a fish aquarium which is very soothing. Even though a bit "retro", I'll take the old fashioned decor any day over the typical white, sterile, fluorescent environment of many healthcare facilities these days.

My mom has been with this doctor for a bit and has been essentially ignored on many of her issues…read moreand invalidated. Told her many months ago about her anxiety and was invalidated but now has told her that she needs help with it. My moms English isn't the best so I understand struggling to communicate but this is clear unprofessional behavior. Not only that but the doctor has temper tantrums in front of her poor husband.

I've been seeing Dr Liang for over a decade and I think she's a fantastic doctor. She is very…read morethorough and never rushes my appt

I love Dr Liang and miss her as my primary. She took over for my primary who moved out of state and…read moreyou can just tell the care Dr Liang has for humans and health. She always talks to me about wellness after we get through the medical stuff - it's evident she wants a better life for her patients and cares deeply for them. I'd recommend Dr Liang to anyone in the Bay Area looking for a primary doctor - she's wonderful!

Dr Sophie Mou became my established Primary Care Physician today. She is thorough, listened to my…read morelengthy health history and has current updated knowledge. I appreciated her care. Adele Dunnigan RN.

From the owner: As part of Sutter Health, a not-for-profit organization, Dr. Sophie Mou provides personalized,…read morepatient-centered care with a focus on your long-term health and well-being in San Mateo. As a specialist in Family Medicine, Dr. Mou takes time to listen, explain options and guide you to trusted care resources as needed. With access to advanced services across Sutter, Dr. Mou is committed to helping you stay healthy and feel supported.

I have not yet had an appointment, but this is for his office and the person who answers his phone…read more I called recently to sign up as a "new patient" after seeing all the Yelp reviews. His website stated he is accepting new patients. The person on the phone was extremely rude, did not even let me finish my statement. Here's how it went: me:"Hi, I'd like to make an appointment, is Dr. Kawano accepting..." Dr's office person: "No he is not" me: "OK, but your website states that he is...." Dr's office person: "Uh huh, yes it does" me: "So..." Dr's office person: "No he is not" me: "is there another doctor in your practice who is accepting patients?" (since several doctors are listed at the 1 Baywood location) Dr's office person: "no we are a single person practice" me: "OK... You should change the..." She hangs up on me This was at the beginning of the day, so she was not tired or stressed already. What the hell? There are lots of doctors out there, perhaps Dr Kawano needs to review his office staff.

Wonderful Physician! I have been a patient of Dr. Kawano's…read morefor over 25 years, he is wonderful. He is the most thorough doctor you will ever meet. He has the best bedside manners and truly cares about his patients. He calls after house to make sure you are feeling well and even goes the distance to send a thank you card personally hand written if you give him a small token of appreciation over the holidays for the wonderful care he gives all year long. If you want a caring family doctor, see Dr. Kawano, he and his staff are wonderful!

Been with Dr. Le for many years now. She is by far the best dr. I have every had. She cares about…read moretrying to make you healthy and offers the best solutions, not the easy ones. You will not be disappointed as she is very smart and cares about your health.

Dr. Le is the best primary care doctor I have ever seen. Being an internal medicine doctor is a…read moreplus for me. She is extremely thorough, incredibly smart and very very kind. I always feel confident with her diagnosis and recommendations. I feel so lucky to have her as my doctor. Thank you for your amazing and dedicated care for all this years Dr. Le!

Recently, I developed a new medical condition and realized that my previous PCP was not able to…read moreprovide the support I needed. The office was also quite far from my home, so I decided to look for a new primary care provider. I happened to find this practice, and I couldn't be happier with my experience. I was assigned to Sharan, and I am truly grateful for the care she has provided. She is knowledgeable, compassionate, and, most importantly, a wonderful listener. She takes the time to understand my concerns and makes me feel heard and cared for. I immediately switched my primary care provider to Sharan, and today I had my second visit with her. I honestly couldn't be happier with my decision. As an RN with more than 30 years of experience, I tend to be very selective when choosing a healthcare provider. Based on my experience, I highly recommend Sharan to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, compassionate, and high-quality primary care provider. Thank you, Sharan, for your excellent care and for making me feel so comfortable and well cared for!

*I am adding an update that their billing practices are not "straight forward" as suggested by the…read morecomment from the office manager. Read the other one star reviews before making a decision. The facilities at Foster City Medical Center feel outdated, which does not inspire much confidence in the care provided. Additionally, their billing practices are completely non-transparent, leaving patients with unexpected and unexplained charges.

I have been seeing Dr. Desai for over 5 years! She is everything you would expect from a medical…read morecare professional! She is caring, compassionate, thorough and genuinely interested in the well-being of her patients. Dr Desai is the best primary care doctor I have ever had. She listens, and I always feels that she makes the needs of her patients a priority and does what she needs to do to expedite care! She is also my mom's PCP and always takes time to listen to her and provides care for her concerns. Her office staff is also very friendly and the wait time at this office is never more than 5-10 mins! So blessed to have her as my PCP!

I feel very fortunate to have found Dr. Gopi Desai. She is a highly competent physician & is both…read morecaring & compassionate . She genuinely cares about her patient's well being & never makes the patient feel rushed . She listens attentively & explains the testing & treatment options thoroughly. She goes out of her way to make the patient feel comfortable. Dr. Desai's patients are definitely in good hands. Thank you Dr. Desai !

My last issue was never handled and I had to pay the full amount…read more But guess what, I went back for another appointment and they didn't bill my insurance correctly and asked me again to pay the full amount. It took an insurance advocate 6 months to get them to re bill correctly and change the mistake. The incompetence is amazing. Suffice to say I am no longer a member and wish unemployment on their entire operation.

Plenty of parking and nice office. Usually you're greeted by helpful people as you walk in. There's…read morewater in the lobby and comfy chairs. After reading the reviews here, I had a positive experience with nurse practitioner, Judith Alderman. I understood billing could be an issue. I needed a PCP, as we all do, otherwise you can find yourself in heap of a mess, so I called to verify that they accept my insurance. If you have insurance but get a huge bill, call and ask to have it recoded. My first appointment for a heathcare review went well - lots of questions. Judith advised me I no longer needed routine screenings for cervical cancer yet only the week before my DOCTOR, a specialists, wanted to see me every 3 years, so this center should not be your only source for health information particularly if you have other health issues/concerns. The office is comfortable and spacious. The bad fake Fiddle Leaf Fig trees look out of place in the nice office, especially as they sit in front of gorgeous windows with plenty of light. Real Fiddle Leafs are ridiculously easy to care for, and there are places like officeplants.com that will bring and care for live plants. There are health benefits to live plants too, but ok. The lights over the seating area are huge white flowers and are amazing. You do have to download the app but it seems all medical groups either have an app to communicate with patients or will be getting one. UCLA, Sutter Health and Stanford, all share access to your health history and now prescriptions are all electronically sent through a main database, "Prescription Drug Monitoring System". Government agencies, like police departments, have access to PDMS, so let's face it, our healthcare is no longer as private as we'd like. The app is faster when you're expecting lab results or have a question, you'll get responses and results much faster. Overall, a great experience.